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Rydges Canberra

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Indoor pool
Executive King Suite
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Corner Canberra Ave & National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Place, Manuka Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Burley Griffin
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive King Suite

Executive King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Embassy Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Superior Room (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa

Embassy Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Canberra

With a stay at Rydges Canberra in Canberra (Forrest), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Parliament House and Manuka Oval. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Manuka Shopping Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from National Archives of Australia.

What's nearby

  • Federal Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parliament House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Parliament House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Public Bar & Dining - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Timmy's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪My Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ritual - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Med - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rydges Canberra

Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Rydges Canberra offers 186 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 186 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at The George Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Canberra? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The George Grill - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The George Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Breakfast by The George - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast by The George
  • The George Bar
  • The George Grill

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,153 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Capital Hill Rydges
Rydges Capital Hill
Rydges Hotel Capital Hill
Rydges Capital Hill Hotel

Rydges Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 848 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rajeev

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was poor, no coffee, not hot, lack of seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sukhraj

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good service and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Espen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ketan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Toilet flush was broken and bar tap leaking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tahseen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caide

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with family
Shower rack in the wrong place it was on the side,had no room to move it made the shower smaller than it was .it would of been better if it was straight in front on the wall where the shower head was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay with great staff, good buffet breakfast and easy parking. Will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sofia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good things: breakfast is very good, we really enjoy it. Not so good things: curtain in the shower is dirty and moldy (definitely it doesn't cost a lot to replace this curtains), jacuzzi is dirty (dirty corners all around the tab), sauna also looks very much used. Showers for males under renovation and it is no place for males to clean themselves before entering swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They don’t clean the rooms, there’s dust everywhere. The room was run down. Hotel staff need a hospitality refresher or perhaps a need of an attentive floor manager. Restaurant not always open, even coffee service needs to wait for operating hours. Housekeeping only available during the day. That’s probably why they don’t clean properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halahuni

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fabulous. Very helpful and friendly. Price of the room was very reasonable. The rooms are huge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank Peter Carew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the living area amongst the tall trees
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
The bathrooms are looking tired with missing shelves in shower etc. The aircon is loud and rattles a lot. Otherwise a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dwi

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rydges Canberra – Mixed Experience

I have mixed feedback from my recent 3-night stay at Rydges Canberra, where I also hosted a function. First, the positives: a huge thank you to Liz, Donna, and the bar staff – they were fantastic! Friendly, accommodating, and professional, they really helped make the function a success. On this side of things, I couldn’t have asked for better service. Unfortunately, my experience with the room service/cleaning was very disappointing. On the first morning, the bed wasn’t made, the pillows were left exactly as I had left them, dirty cups were not cleaned, and the bathroom bench wasn’t tidied. On the second day, the situation got worse: dirty cups and spoons remained in the room, the door sign was left on the floor, rubbish wasn’t emptied, and the bed was poorly made. I took photos to document the lack of cleaning, and several of my colleagues who stayed at the hotel had similar complaints about the cleanliness of their rooms. I travel often for both business and leisure, and I have never experienced this level of inconsistency in room service before. It seems clear that the housekeeping staff have not been properly trained in maintaining rooms to the expected standard. It’s a real pity because I would happily give this hotel a 5-star review based on the function team and hospitality staff alone. However, the poor standard of room cleanliness really let the experience down.
two days and wasn't even cleaned
same with the spoon
How the bed was made on second day, first day was worst
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and accommodating we will stay again clean and child friendly thankyou Rydges
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025